Sr. Manager, Sponsored Research & Compliance

HigherEdJobs; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

UMBC seeks an Assistant Director to oversee COEIT’s sponsored research teams, ensuring compliant reporting and strong internal controls across post-award and pre-award matters. The role mentors staff and drives audits, process improvements, and risk mitigation while coordinating with key research offices.

The position offers a hybrid telework option and a competitive benefits package, starting salary around $103,000 with growth to $116,000, plus generous leave and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and related accounting/finance responsibilities, with at least 7 years in research administration.
• At least three years direct supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees COEIT's Sponsored Research Teams and provides leadership for Pre-Award and Post-Award teams.
• Ensures sponsored projects comply with University, government, and sponsor policies and regulations while identifying opportunities to minimize financial and operational risk.
• Oversees proposal submissions, award setup and administration, project audits, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring, liaising with research administration offices.
• Guides faculty and staff on sponsored research matters including project spending, effort reporting, cost transfers, and award requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial reporting

Audits / compliance

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Kuali

Job description

UMBC seeks an Assistant Director to oversee COEIT’s sponsored research teams, ensuring compliant reporting and strong internal controls across post-award and pre-award matters. The role mentors staff and drives audits, process improvements, and risk mitigation while coordinating with key research offices.

The position offers a hybrid telework option and a competitive benefits package, starting salary around $103,000 with growth to $116,000, plus generous leave and tuition remission.